Not Your Father’s LX470 – The 2004 Lexus LX470 Base
The LX470 Base is equipped with a Toyota 4.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sport Utility arena.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The LX470 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The truck uses torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the LX470 Base are 76.40 inches wide by 192.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 72.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard eight passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 112.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the LX470 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 72 months or 70,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $64,475 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $56,091. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2004 LX470 is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 25.40 gallons.
The 2004 LX470 gets 17 miles/gallon on the highway and only 13 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.
We Think...
There are several reasons why the Lexus LX470 Base sold well in 2004. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Lexus, specifically a LX470.
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No one is going to think that this is going to be a good buy five years from now.